Course Syllabus

Syllabus

Spring 2019

Instructor Contact

Instructor	Grazia Spina
Office	Trevor Colbourn Hall 361F
Office Hours	On Campus:  Tuesdays : 8:00-9:00 am  4:30-5:30 pm Thursdays: 8:00-9:00 am 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Phone	N/A
E-mail	maria.spina@ucf.edu

 

Course Information

Course Name	Elementary Italian II
Course ID & Section	ITA1121C-0W63
Credit Hours	4
Semester/Year	Spring  2019
Location	Fully Online

 

Course Description

Elementary Italian Language and Civilization II continues to introduce students to Italian culture through the major language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Open only to students with one semester in this language.

The communicative approach methodology is enhanced by a virtual lab (Supersite) where students will:

• access animated grammar tutorials, e-chapters, a dictionary, an audio  glossary and a comprehensive verb chart
• practice their listening , writing and  reading skills interactively
• watch real life videos
• complete homework multilayered activities with interactive guidelines
• take all the tests

Course Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to

• Understand and apply the grammar rules covered in the semester
• Read and understand passages in Italian that will gradually become more challenging
• Write short compositions in Italian in line with the acquisition of more vocabulary as the course progresses
• Listen to native speakers and understand the gist of what is being said , starting from very basic exchanges to more complexes speeches
• Communicate in Italian at a basic level, formulate their own presentations of different subjects presented in the textbook and answer elementary questions
• Show knowledge of the cultural aspects of the Italian way of life, as presented in the textbook

Required Text

Sentieri: Attraverso l'Italia Contemporanea Cozzarelli, Vista, 2st edition AND the access code for the Supersite Plus+Websam

Course Requirements

In order to perform the oral activities you will need :

• a microphone, headsets and speakers to record your responses
  • to download a recording program that allows you to save your recordings and post them on Canvas or email them to your instructor. You can use the “accessories” tool and then “sound recorder” on your computer (Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder).

Missed Assignments/Make-Ups/Extra Credit

No make-up tests/assignments will be allowed. All deadlines must be enforced and no exceptions will be made.

Evaluation and Grading

Add your evaluation and grading policies here. You may also choose to keep a table below that best fits your grading scale.

Letter Grade	Points
A	93 – 100 points
A-	90 – 92 points
B+	87 – 89 points
B	83 – 86 points
B-	80 – 82 points
C+	77 – 79 points
C	73 – 76 points
C-	70 – 72 points
D+	67 – 69 points
D	63 – 66 points
D-	60 – 62 points
F	59 and below

 

REGARDING GOOGLE TRANSLATE and other online translators: You may use online dictionaries for single words.

Using google translate to write full sentences sentences or paragraphs is considered cheating.

******If you are caught cheating or suspected of academic dishonesty, you will be subject to penalties through the Office of Student Conduct.*******

http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu/

Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Homework on the Supersite Homework will be assigned on the Vista Supersite at the start of each unit. Check supersite calendar for due dates.	10%
2 compositions @ 5% each These will be turned in online. Prompts and rubrics will be provided 2 oral presentations @ 5% each You will do two oral exams. One will be a recorded narrative, in which you will be given questions and asked to record your answers The other will be a cultural presentation This will be a video on a cultural topic of your choice. Details will be posted under Assignments.	10%   10%
Cultural discussions and songs These will be done on Canvas. Each Unit will have 1-2 discussions, to be determined by instructor.	20%
4 tests @ 10% each Will be administered on the Vista Supersite at the end of each unit.  Final This will be administered on the Vista Supersite and will cover units 5-8.	40%   10%
Total	100%

 

As of Fall 2014, all faculty members are required to document students' academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the following academic activity by the end of the first week of classes, or as soon as possible after adding the course, but no later than January 11 at 5 pm. Failure to do so will result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid.

 Academic Honesty

Plagiarism and cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone.

Disability Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Title IX

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Campus Safety Statement

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, we will all need to work together. Everyone should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Please make a note of the guide’s physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html. 
• Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from each of your classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency. (Insert class-specific details if appropriate)
• If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left).  (insert class specific information if appropriate)
• To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to my.ucf.edu and logging in.  Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on your Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
• If you have a special need related to emergency situations, please speak with me during office hours.
• Consider viewing this video (You CAN Survive an Active Shooter) about how to manage an active shooter situation on campus or elsewhere. 

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.